Archie Barnes Bücher

This grammar work with explanations and over 800 examples provides an excellent grounding for both a student embarking upon a Classical Chinese course and for someone seeking to improve their Classical Chinese through self-study. A comprehensive, example-fi lled section on the uses and meanings of over 60 function characters provides rich material for the more advanced student; particularly since it does not shirk from offering differing interpretations. With the provision of full tonal pinyin throughout and a glossary of all characters used, this is the only Classical Chinese grammar which is both stand-alone and userfriendly.

Chinese script, grammar and vocabulary are taught from scratch, enabling the book to be used as an introduction to Classical Chinese literature. It is also suitable as a part of a course in Classical Chinese, with or without previous knowledge of Chinese. The exercises are structured and progressive so each is restricted to the vocabulary and grammar met so far. It will also be of interest to ethnic Chinese wishing to recover their cultural roots.